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Honolulu drivers and pedestrians should be aware of raised crosswalks being installed on Pensacola Street near McKinley High School.
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As the summer comes to a close, thousands of college and private school students will be hitting the road. Roger Morton, director of the city’s Transportation Services, expects a spike in ridership on Skyline and TheBus.
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A pilot program to charge motorists based on their mileage is about to kick off. Electric vehicle owners will be part of the first test run. Ed Sniffen, director of the state Department of Transportation, said the program is part of an effort to move away from a gas tax in order to fund highways.
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Top military brass discuss plans to ease traffic congestion to shipyard; Transportation officials pursue implementation of road usage charges; Global explorers convene in Hawaiʻi; and a new exhibit celebrates artists John and Kate Kelly
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"Stopped for Pedestrian" signs have popped up across Oʻahu as part of DTS's Vision Zero program. It's a campaign to raise awareness of how many drivers are yielding to those crossing the streets on foot.
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The Federal Highway Administration awarded the state $2.6 million in funding for the project, which will be used by the state Department of Transportation to purchase 32 fast EV chargers and 16 power units.
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Panoramic views, driverless trains, open concept compartments and more. Skyline, Honolulu's rail, prepares to open to the public — and officials are touting it as a one-of-a-kind experience. HPR's Sabrina Bodon visited the station and has more on what riders can expect.
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The Honolulu rail is being rebranded as "Skyline," with the manu-o-Kū as its new symbol. Jon Nouchi, deputy director of the Department of Transportation Services, envisions Skyline as a tool people can use to do their jobs and support their families.
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Honolulu's Department of Planning and Permitting is hosting a community meeting Tuesday evening in Hālawa. HPR's Casey Harlow explains the proposed zoning changes, as part of the area's transit-oriented development plan.
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The bills pass on the heels of several significant traffic fatalities in recent years near schools. Earlier this year, a woman was crossing Keolu Drive near Kaʻelepulu Elementary in Kailua, when a vehicle struck her. The victim was transported to a hospital, where she later died.